Mainstreaming, the economy and transport We have to cut carbon emissions by at least 40% by 2020. So, the environment should not be seen as something extra, but decisions taken by public bodies and private enterprises alike should mainstream the demands of maintaining our environment throughout their decision making processes, whether it is transport, housing or economic development. There is no […]
Read moreThe problem in brief Even before my days years ago as a Westminster Councillor and Labour Group leader, fighting Dame Shirley Porter’s infamous homes for votes policy, I have seen it as one of the prime duties of any elected politician to ensure that people have a decent and affordable place to live. For many, especially in today’s housing market, […]
Read moreFares Outrageous fare hikes by Boris Johnson have hit hard pressed residents in Barnet and Camden hard, especially at this time of economic downturn and rising inflation and taxes under the Conservatives. These fare rises could have been avoided. The amount raised is equivalent to the amount of income Boris Johnson lost through cutting the Western Extension Congestion Charge zone. […]
Read moreAfter the Mayor Boris Johnson, Brian Coleman, the GLA incumbent for Barnet and Camden is the second biggest Conservative scalp in London. We must give ourselves the best possible chance of taking his seat, which should never have been won by the Tories in the first place. To win, we need the candidate with the very best chance of maximising […]
Read moreMetropolitan Police officer numbers The impact of the Conservative- led Government and Conservative London Mayor Boris Johnson’s police cuts is becoming ever more serious. The Inspectorate of Constabulary has now confirmed huge numbers are to go. We already know that five sergeants from Barnet’s and four from Camden’s Safer Neighbourhood Teams are being removed; and the SNT’s remaining officers […]
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